AltaMAR Laser & Control Inc.    Fridley, MN 55432
Jul 17, 2002 Available with PRC lasers to 3,000 W, Model LT1200 or LT2400 Laser Cutting System is capable of cutting mild steel, stainless, or aluminum of various sizes and wall thicknesses. Round, rectangular, or ob-round tubes can be processed. LT1200 unit accommodates raw tubes to 12 ft, and LT2400 accepts tubes to 24 ft. Each system offers PC-based controller with touch-screen interface and programming accomplished via G and M codes.

Custom Machines, Inc.    Adrian, MI 49221
Jul 15, 2002 Laser cutting turnkey system utilizes rotary servo and CO₂ laser mounted on linear servomotor to perform precision cuts in steel tubing. Magazine loader feeds parts to fixture. After cutting, tube interior is automatically cleaned to remove debris. Fixture ejects parts out back of system to finished parts bin.

Kennametal, Inc.    Latrobe, PA 15650-0231
Jul 12, 2002 Fix-Perfect aluminum milling cutters offer on-edge insert orientation and come in 3 styles. HSM cutters have rigid steel bodies for high speed machining and are available in metric sizes from 50 to 100 mm cutting dia. HPM cutters are offered with aluminum and steel bodies in sizes from 1.5 to 12 in. PM cutters come in steel bodies in medium and fine pitch from 1.5 to 12 in. dia. All are offered with uncoated, coated, and polycrystalline diamond inserts.

U.S. Laser Corp.    Wyckoff, NJ 07481
Jul 05, 2002 Autolase 2000 Nd:YAG laser resistor trim system features high speed galvanometer beam steering for fast cuts, CCTV magnified viewing of work area, and system control via Pentium PC and menu driven trim software. Measurement system provides for wide range of resistance and DC voltage ranges as well as easy connection to external instrumentation. Step and repeat handler/prober is available in sizes up to 16 x 16 in. to allow system customization.

Delta Machinery    New Berlin, WI 53151
Jul 03, 2002 Band Saws are available in four 14 in. models: Model 28-241 (enclosed), Model 28-231 (open), Model 28-276 (open), and Model 28-206 (enclosed). Models 28-241 and 28-231 feature 1.5 hp induction motor. Die spring provides ability to tension large blades effectively. Models 28-276 (¾ hp) and 28-206 (1 hp) include quick-release tension lever. All models include anti-drop blade guide posts, solid cast-iron trunnions, and 9-spoke precision balanced wheels.

Porter-Cable Corp.    Jackson, TN 38302
Jul 02, 2002 Model 3802L 12 in. compound miter saw incorporates dual LaserLocâ„¢ system that shows line of cut on either side of blade kerf, at any angle. It utilizes 15 A, 120 V motor and large bevel scale with adjustable positive stop at 0° and 45°. Attached dust bag collects dust particles and woodchips. Electric blade brake automatically stops in seconds. See-thru blade guard covers 40-tooth carbide-tipped blade at all times, and automatically retracts after each cut.

Delta Machinery    New Berlin, WI 53151
Jul 02, 2002 Model MS350 10 in. compound miter saw utilizes 15 A, 120 V (5,200 rpm) motor, and features 7 adjustable positive stops on front bevel. It crosscuts nominal 2 x 6 or 4 x 4 at 90° and miters 2 x 4 flat or on edge at 45° both right and left. Miter indexing mechanism allows user to alternate between angles thanks to stops located at 0°, 22.5°, 31.62°, and 45° to right and left. Electric brake automatically stops blade in seconds.

Delta Machinery    New Berlin, WI 53151
Jul 02, 2002 Model 36-255L 12 in. compound miter saw incorporates TwinLaserâ„¢ system that shows line of cut on either side of blade kerf, at any angle. It features 15 A, 120 V motor and large bevel scale with adjustable positive stops at 0° and 45°. Sliding fences adjust for increased support, and are extra tall for handling large workpieces. See-through blade guard covers 40-tooth carbide-tipped blade at all times, and automatically retracts after each cut.

GSI Lumonics    Northville, MI 48167
Jul 01, 2002 Pulsed laser Series JK700TR employs TR Technology, which uses twin-rod oscillator design to increase efficiency and decrease heat input into laser rods. Suitable for welding, drilling, and cutting applications, lasers include power supply which enables peak powers up to 10 kW. Features include Luminator fiber optic cabling, updated optics, and optional GUI for access to system functionality and status.

Eraser Co., Inc., The    Syracuse, NY 13221
Jul 01, 2002 MMC100 cuts round or flat material up to 3.94 in. wide and .63 in. thick. It is microprocessor-controlled and can be programmed to cut any length with 1% or better tolerance. Programmable for up to 10 batches and 3 fixed feed rates, MMC100 is rated to cut up to 7,200, four in. pieces/hr. With max cutting force of 600 lbs, it can cut copper wire and cable, silver solder, power cords, cellophane, fiberglass sleeving, latex, fabrics, hosing, and tubing.

Thermadyne Industries, Inc.    St. Louis, MO 63017
Jun 26, 2002 Arcair® SLICE® cutting system handles virtually any metallic, non-metallic, or composite material, including bridge steel, concrete-lined pipe, and highway guardrails. Torch requires no preheating. Operators supply oxygen and welding machine, or 12 V battery for portable applications. Torch has pistol grip, operator shield for protection from heat and sparks, squeeze lever for oxygen control, and weighs less than 7 lb.

C & G Systems Inc.    Itasca, IL 60143
Jun 25, 2002 Taurusâ„¢ incorporates Merlin 6000 GSTâ„¢ oxygen plasma cutting system, Burnyâ„¢ CNC 3 controller with 50-shape library, and direct drive precision planetary gearheads with high torque servomotors. Pulse Width Modulation drive amplifiers lend machine motion control capability from 2 to 500 ipm. Taurus carries up to 10 cutting stations, including up to 4 plasmas, 8 oxy-fuel stations, and 1 marker station. Widths range from 5 to 20 ft.

Mitsui Seiki, Inc.    Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
Jun 20, 2002 Model HU40-T Table on Table 5-axis machining center offers 20 in. part diameter (max) and 40-taper spindle rated to 12,000, 15,000, or 20,000 rpm or 30-taper up to 40,000 rpm. High-torque rotary drive provides acceleration from 0 to 30 rpm, and deceleration in less than 120 milliseconds. Heavy duty machine holds 0.00012 in. true position (ISO 230-2) through all linear axes and 0.001° on B and C rotary axes.

Seco Tools Inc    Troy, MI 48083
Jun 19, 2002 Suitable for slotting, square shoulder, and pocketing operations in aluminum, router cutter works with various insert nose radii. Available in cylindrical shank, shell mill, and Combimaster two-piece designs, routing cutter offers metal removal rate of 185 to 245 in³/min. and minimized runout of .0008 in. on master insert edge. Positive axial rake provides chip evacuation, and rake angle of 24° provides mirror-like surface finish.

USF Surface Preparation Group, Sawtec    Oklahoma City, OK 73121
Jun 19, 2002 Sawtec® CC-100 Crack Chaser walk-behind crack chasing saw cuts concrete or asphalt to 1 in. depth. Highly maneuverable unit cuts up to 3,000 linear ft/day, depending on material being cut, and features swivel caster and retractable control handle. Available in gasoline and electric models, it uses 6 in. dia dry diamond blade in 0.250, 0.375, or 0.500 in. widths, and operates virtually dust-free when connected to Sawtec Maxi-Vac dust collector.

Seco Tools Inc    Troy, MI 48083
Jun 18, 2002 Helical Super Turbo(TM) milling cutter provides positive cutting rake angle for soft cutting action. Reduced runout due to tighter precision is attributed to fully-hardened steel cutter bodies. Cutter performs at high feed rates and offers center-lock screw holding system for reliability. Insert thickness reduces risk of pocket damage, and offers high metal removal. Optimized insert edge preparation reduces risk of vibration.

TRUMPF Inc.    Farmington, CT 06032
Jun 13, 2002 Trumatic TC L 2530 Plus utilizes Sprint Axis motion technology, which permits acceleration rates to 390 in./sec². Measuring 4 x 8 ft, unit offers independently operating axis, movable working range of 3.9 in., and synchronized Y axis movements. It is also equipped with laser resonator featuring frictionless turbine, Autolas® programmable laser beam focus control, DIAS® capacitive height sensing, and Sprintlas® on-the-fly piercing.

Hypertherm, Inc.    Hanover, NH 03755 0010
Jun 12, 2002 SilverPlus™ 200-amp silver/hafnium electrodes last up to 3 times longer than company’s previous products. They fit company’s Hypertherm HT2000, HT2000LHF LongLife, and MAX200 plasma cutting systems. Electrode has silver front end fused onto copper base. Hafnium emitter interfaces with silver, creating better adhesion and cooling than traditional copper interfaces. Hafnium erodes to approximately twice the depth of company’s all-copper electrode.

Salvagnini America Inc.    Hamilton, OH 45015
Jun 07, 2002 High-speed L2 2D laser cutting system is styled by Pininfarina Design, best known for it automobile designs, including Ferrari. Laser has high-quality laser beam that increases cutting speeds, and linear motors that increase manipulator speed and allow for superior positioning accuracy and consistency.

Metl-Saw Systems, Inc.    Benicia, CA 94510 1123
Jun 05, 2002 Nonferrous CS2 has 2 ft wide cutting window, can cut solid plate and thin wall extrusions up to 8 in. high, and makes multiple simultaneous cuts. Automatic saw has touchscreen operator interface and safety devices including protective guarding with electrical interlock. It accommodates material handling loading and unloading options.